Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: UNI155
Course Name: Turkish Constitutional Law
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
5
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Dr. Öğr. Üy. MEHMET FATİH ÇINAR
Course Lecturer(s): Asst.Prof. M.Fatih Çınar
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: Objectives of the Turkish Constitutional Law course: to provide information about the concepts of constitutional law and the general regulation areas of constitutions, to provide students with basic knowledge of constitutional law. In addition, it is to ensure that he learns the history and development process of Turkish Constitutionalism. The aim of the course is to enable the student, who has become dominant in the constitutional literature, to comprehend the basic principles such as the state, nation, republic, democracy, sovereignty, human rights and freedoms, and the rule of law, determined by the 1982 Turkish Constitution. Within the scope of the course, it is aimed to concretize the subjects by making comments on the current constitutional issues and by making practical studies on the constitutional judiciary.
Course Content: Within the scope of this course, the general principles and basic concepts of constitutional law are explained at a level that will be the basis for Turkish Constitutional Law studies. The Ottoman-Turkish constitutional developments, the basic features of the constitutions used by the Republic of Turkey until today's constitution, and the constitutional amendments are conveyed to the student as information about the history of the Turkish Constitution. The 1982 Constitution, which is in force today, is examined with all its parts, especially in the context of the structure and functions of the legislative, executive and judicial organs. The constitutionality review of the Constitutional Court, individual applications and criminal jurisdiction are among the topics covered in the course.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Students will have learned the basic concepts of constitutional law.
2) Students will know the basic constitutional concepts accepted by the current 1982 Constitution.
3) Students will have general information about the history of Turkish Constitutionalism.
4) Students will understand the functions and superiority of the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey.
5) Students will have basic knowledge about the Turkish Constitutional Judiciary and at a level to understand the Constitutional Court Decisions they have read.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Concept of Constitution, Sources of the Constitution, Founding Power
2) Concept of State, Government Systems
3) State Forms According to the Source and Structure of Sovereignty
4) Democracy, Elections
5) History of Turkish Constitutional Law (Ottoman Period)
6) History of Turkish Constitutional Law (Republican Period)
7) Basic Characteristics of the State According to the 1982 Constitution
8) Midterm Exam
9) Fundamental Rights and Duties regulated in the 1982 Constitution
10) Legislative Body (Turkish Grand National Assembly)
11) Executive Body (President; Deputy and Council of Ministers)
12) Judicial Bodies (High Courts and Judicial Institutions)
13) Constitutional Jurisdiction
14) Anayasada Değişiklikleri Yapılması Usulu
15) Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Anayasa Mahkemesinin Ceza Yargı Yetkisi (5 ve 6.Bölümler)- (Nobel Akademik Yayınlar 2020 Dr.Öğr.Üyesi M.Fatih Çınar)

Türk Anayasa Hukuku (Ekin Yayınları - Kemal Gözler)
References: Ders Notları: Dr.Öğr.Üyesi M.Fatih ÇINAR

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice.
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary.
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data.
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Knows the basic concepts and terminology, evaluation processes and methodological application principles in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; uses this advanced knowledge in study, research and practice.
2) Makes the necessary assessment, definition and planning for physiotherapy and rehabilitation applications by using the theoretical and applied concepts and principles related to physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
3) Implements the physiotherapy and rehabilitation program systematically and safely within the framework of ethical principles in the light of professional attitudes and skills; terminates or changes as necessary.
4) Takes initiatives to protect and improve public health and welfare; contributes to the production of health strategies and policies suitable for the changing and diversifying needs of the society in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
5) Organizes physiotherapy and rehabilitation services effectively and adequately, manages the business processes necessary for the continuity and development of the quality and organizational function; generates solutions against problems in line with knowledge and evidence.
6) Keeps records and prepares reports for quality service and research in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation; adopts ethical, deontological principles and legal framework in collecting, recording and reporting data.
7) Carries out professional and academic studies independently by using his knowledge; works as a team member and assumes responsibility in effective communication and cooperation with other professional groups working in this field.
8) It adopts the principle of personal development, information literacy and lifelong learning; contributes to quality improvement, training and promotion programs related to the field, and demonstrates its professional behavior at an international level.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 15 3 45
Presentations / Seminar 14 2 28
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 3 3
Total Workload 120